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• Over 40,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled Due To Possible E.coli Contamination

  14-06-2020 23:15
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – A Swedesboro, New Jersey company, Lakeside Refrigerated Services, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E.coli O157:H7.
  These items were produced on June 1, 2020.
  The following products are being recalled:Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1lb) – use or freeze by date of July 1, 2020
  Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef Patties (1lb) – use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020
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• Over 40,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Products Recalled Due To Possible E.coli Contamination

  14-06-2020 23:15
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – A Swedesboro, New Jersey company, Lakeside Refrigerated Services, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E.coli O157:H7.
  These items were produced on June 1, 2020.
  The following products are being recalled:Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1lb) – use or freeze by date of July 1, 2020
  Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef Patties (1lb) – use or freeze by date of June 27, 2020
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• U.S. Surgeon General: ‘Exercise And Promote Your Freedom By Choosing To Wear A Face Covering’

  14-06-2020 22:25
  
  (CNN) — The US Surgeon General on Sunday urged people to wear face coverings, saying they will promote freedom during the coronavirus pandemic.
  Dr. Jerome Adams pushed back on the idea that face coverings infringe on freedoms, saying they’re important to slow the spread of coronavirus and reopen the economy.
  “Some feel face coverings infringe on their freedom of choice- but if more wear them, we’ll have MORE freedom to go out,” Surgeon General Adams wrote in a tweet
  
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• New Castle City Police Searching For Two Suspects In The Amari Wise Case, File Criminal Charges

  14-06-2020 21:13
  
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — The New Castle City Police Department announced Sunday that criminal charges had been filed against two suspects allegedly involved in the missing person case of Amari Wise.Connor Henry, 20, is charged with criminal homicide and tampering with evidence and Todd Henry, 47, is charged with criminal conspiracy to commit homicide, obstruction of justice, and tampering with evidence.Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to call the New Castle City Police Depart
  
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• Butler City Police Investigate After Man Dies Of Stab Wound

  14-06-2020 20:48
  
  BUTLER CITY (KDKA) — Butler City Police are investigating after a man was found with a severe stab wound Sunday morning.Robert Wagner, 43, had been stabbed in the chest, according to police. Police discovered Wagner around 2:07 a.m. Sunday on the 130 block of West Jefferson Street. Police say he was alive at the time and was sent to Butler Memorial Hospital where he died of his injuries.Police have not arrested anyone related to the incident at this time. More information is expected to be
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 3 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing County Total To 2,079

  14-06-2020 19:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 3 new Coronavirus cases Sunday and no additional deaths.
  The number of cases county-wide now totals 2,079 since March 14. This includes 1,946 confirmed cases and 133 probable cases.
  The Health Department says the data reflected in their updates includes “information reported to the department in the past 24 hours as well as data since March 14 when the first case was reported in the county.”
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 336 New Coronavirus Cases, 4 More Deaths Statewide

  14-06-2020 18:09
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 336 new cases of Coronavirus on Sunday, as well as 4 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 78,798.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  The statewide death toll has reached 6,215.
  Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have
  
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• Furry Tails: Semicolon & Grant Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  14-06-2020 18:05
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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• Victim Shot In Leg During Manchester Shooting, Taken To Hospital

  14-06-2020 17:31
  
  MANCHESTER (KDKA) — Police and medics were on the scene of a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood.
  (Photo Credit: Royce Jones/KDKA)
  The shooting occurred in the 1100 block of Sheffield Street around 10:40 a.m. Sunday morning. Police say there was one victim. Officers applied a tourniquet to his leg, and medics transported him to a local hospital, according to Pittsburgh Police.
  CONFIRMED: A person was shot in the 1100 block of Sheffield St. in #Pittsburgh’s Manchest
  
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• Police, Medics Respond To Manchester Shooting; Victim’s Condition Unknown

  14-06-2020 17:31
  
  MANCHESTER (KDKA) — Police and medics are on the scene of a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood.
  (Photo Credit: Royce Jones/KDKA)
  The shooting reportedly occurred in the 1100 block of Sheffield Street around 10:40 a.m. Sunday morning. Officials tell KDKA there is one victim. There is no word on the victim’s condition at this time.
  CONFIRMED: A person was shot in the 1100 block of Sheffield St. in #Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood just before 11am.No word
  
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• West Virginia Governor Calls In National Guard To Contain Coronavirus Outbreak At A Church

  14-06-2020 17:21
  
  CHARLESTON, W. Va. (AP) — A coronavirus outbreak at a West Virginia church has caused at least 17 virus cases, prompting the governor to call in the National Guard for decontamination work, state officials said Saturday.
  The Greenbrier County church has closed for 14 days, and health officials started contact tracing to try to contain the virus’s spread, the Department of Health and Human Resources said.
  It’s the most recent of five confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks at churches in W
  
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• Local Firefighters Learn New Skills During Firefighter Survival Weekend

  14-06-2020 16:53
  
  JEANNETTE (KDKA) — Local firefighters from multiple counties are participating in a firefighter survival weekend.
  (Photo Credit: City of Jeannette Fire Department)
  The City of Jeannette Fire Department says firefighters from Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette and McKean counties are involved as well as some firefighters from the state of Ohio. They are receiving instruction from Task Force One Inc.
  (Photo Credit: City of Jeannette Fire Department)
  On Saturday, the firefighters learned how to
  
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• Mon-Fayette Expressway Goes Cashless Starting This Week

  14-06-2020 16:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Mon-Fayette Expressway is going cashless starting on Tuesday.All tolls will be collected through the E-ZPass system. If a driver does not have an E-ZPass, cameras will take a picture of their license plate, and they will get a bill in the mail.
  The expressway going cashless follows the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s decision to go cashless indefinitely.
  
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• Glen Campbell Man Dies After Tractor Rollover Accident

  14-06-2020 15:27
  
  GLEN CAMPBELL (KDKA) — A man died on Saturday after an accident involving his tractor.Officials say Leonard James Gardner, 68, had been mowing his grass on his property along Fire Tower Road around 5:00 p.m. Saturday when his tractor hit a stump that had been obscured by tall grass. The collision caused the tractor to fall onto Gardner, according to the Indiana County Coroner’s report. Officials say that Gardner was rescued by a volunteer firefighter from Glen Campbell and Rossiter V
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Cool End To The Weekend Before A Hot Week Ahead

  14-06-2020 12:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rain showers today will stay mostly southeast of Pittsburgh this morning and then again later this afternoon and evening.
  Much of today will stay dry and mostly sunny with high temperatures slightly below normal right around 73 degrees.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The work week starts off dry and sunny with high temperatures back near normal nearing 80 degrees.
  More sunshine and dry conditions are expected for Tuesday and Wednesday, before the next chance for ra
  
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• Children’s Museum Of Pittsburgh Hosting Virtual ‘Great Night In Gala’

  14-06-2020 11:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Children’s Museum is hosting a virtual gala for families on Sunday night.
  The free program launches the museum’s “Kindness Campaign,” which asks for kids and families to share messages with kindness to their communities.
  You can watch the show on the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s YouTube channel Sunday night at 6:30 p.m.
  The show features special appearances from stars like Zachary Quinto, Katharine McPhee, and Steelers legend
  
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• One Person Killed In Double Shooting In Brighton Heights

  14-06-2020 10:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One person was killed and another was left in critical condition following an early morning shooting in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to Shotspotter alerts in the 1200 block of Woods Run Avenue just before 2:00 a.m. Sunday.
  Upon arrival, police officers and paramedics were directed to a male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  Police off
  
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• 37-Year Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Accident In Beltzhoover

  14-06-2020 08:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 37-year old man was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Beltzhoover early Saturday morning.
  Pittsburgh police and paramedics responded to the report of an accident in the 190 block of West Warrington Avenue around 1:50 a.m. Saturday.
  When first responders arrived at the scene, they found an unconscious male inside of a vehicle that had struck a pole.
  According the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office, 37-year old James Green, Jr. was pronounced dead at
  
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• Local Artist Painting Mural In Homewood To Honor Victims Of Police Brutality

  14-06-2020 08:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In Homewood, a massive mural is honoring the victims of police brutality.
  Local artist Kyle Holbrook and several local children are painting the massive piece of art.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Holbrook hopes that the mural can help educate people who see it.
  “The theme of the overall mural is African American history,” Holbrook said.
  “Unfortunately, police brutality and racism has been part of African American history,” said Holbrook.
  “I’m
  
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• Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald Speaks About Summer Plans For Parks Without Pools Being Open

  14-06-2020 07:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With Allegheny County in the ‘green’ phase, that means many normal summer activities can resume with some restrictions.
  On Saturday, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald talked about the plans for the County parks.
  “There are a lot of things going in the parks for kids to do,” Fitzgerald said.
  “We know it’s going to be a tough summer without the pools being open, but unfortunately we were unable to get the lifeguards in time to
  
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• ‘We’re All In This Together’; 412 Food Rescue, Pirates Charities, Others Team Up To Host Food Distribution Event

  14-06-2020 07:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Local organizations continue to team up to help those in need.
  412 Food Rescue, Pirates Charities, and others teamed up to hand out food on the North Shore on Saturday.
  The Food Rescue says that they have a large network of partners that help them keep up with the increase in demand.
  “We’re all in this together. We want to make sure that we have access to this great produce and great dairy thanks to great partners like Schneider’s Dairy,” said Da
  
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• Sentencing Thursday for two accused in Carnegie Library rare book theft

  14-06-2020 06:00
  
  In his court filing, the former archivist who pleaded guilty alleges the library system failed to properly care for its rare books long before he took over.
  
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• Carnegie Library recovers $6.75 mililon from insurer in theft

  14-06-2020 06:00
  
  Thirty people, including Carnegie Library department heads and trustees, urge the maximum sentence for two men in $8 million theft.
  
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• Brighton chaplain ministers to many affected by outbreak

  14-06-2020 06:00
  
  The Rev. Bill Schwartz, better known as the ‘Pirates Padre,’ ministers to those affected at ground zero of COVID-19 pandemic
  
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• Antibody testing for COVID-19 not as helpful as hoped

  14-06-2020 06:00
  
  Giving a person an antibody test to see if they have previously been infected with COVID-19 was hoped to be a way forward, but many question its value
  
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• Group Of Protesters March From Market Square To Allegheny County Jail

  14-06-2020 05:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A second group of protesters marched through downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday.The peaceful protest began around 4:30 p.m. and they marched from Market Square to the Allegheny County Jail and back.It ended with speakers addressing the group in Market Square and urging them to keep fighting for change.“Justice means systemic, deep changes,” said Jalina McClarin. “It means defunding, demilitarizing, it means so much more than I think people realize. I thin
  
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• Three People Injured In North Side Shooting

  14-06-2020 03:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Three people arrived at the hospital in stable condition after a shooting on the North Shore.A few neighbors said they heard a lot of gunshots just after 7:00 p.m.The shooting occurred in the 1500 block of Sedgwick Street.According to police, they arrived to find a girl had been grazed in the head by a bullet and a woman had been shot in the arm. Both were taken to the hospital in stable condition.Another man had been grazed in the head and he took himself to a local ho
  
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• Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield Says He ‘Absolutely’ Plans To Kneel During National Anthem

  14-06-2020 02:50
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.
  In answering a post from a fan on his Instagram account Saturday that pleaded with him not to kneel, Mayfield responded: “Pull your head out. I absolutely am.″
  Mayfield has been outspoken about the need for more understanding and justice in the nation following the killing of George Floy
  
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• Child Dies After Being Trapped Under Retaining Wall

  14-06-2020 02:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police, fire, and EMS all responded to a call of a brick retaining wall falling on a child on Saturday night.According to police, at a home in the 30 block of Carver Way, a child was trapped under a three-foot cinder block wall on the front porch.He was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital in serious condition before ultimately being pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital.The incident is under investigation.
  
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• ‘South Asians For Black Lives’ Holds Rally In Oakland

  14-06-2020 02:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another peaceful protest took place in Oakland on Saturday morning.A group known as “South Asians For Black Lives” gathered at Flagstaff Hill for a rally.
  HAPPENING NOW: Pittsburgh South Asians for Black Lives Matter are having a protest at Flagstaff Hill in Oakland. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Eej2TuEu9r
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) June 13, 2020
  According to a Facebook post, the organizers said they stand in solidarity with the black community and that
  
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• ‘Red, White, And Blue Light Up Night:’ National Flag Foundation Calls On Cities To Light Buildings In Red, White, And Blue

  14-06-2020 01:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Sunday is Flag Day and the National Flag Foundation in Pittsburgh is calling on everyone to fly their American flags.According to the foundation, regardless of political affiliation, unites us all.They are also organizing a special “Red, White, And Blue Light Up Night.”“We’re asking buildings around the country to light up red, white, and blue and it’s remarkable how it’s taken off,” said Romel Nicholas, chair of the National Fl
  
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• Jefferson Hills Police Officer Dies From Injuries Sustained In June 3 Crash

  14-06-2020 01:37
  
  JEFFERSON HILLS (KDKA) – The Jefferson Hills Police officer involved in a crash on June 3 died from his injuries on Saturday.RELATED: 2 People Flown To Hospital Following Crash Involving Police Vehicle
  According to Jefferson Hills Police Chief Gene Roach, Officer Dale Provins died from extensive injuries suffered in that crash.“The Jefferson Hills Police Department mourns the loss of Officer Provins,” Chief Roach said in a statement. “Dale’s colleagues in the Depart
  
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• Jefferson Hills Police Officer Dies From Injuries Sustained In June 13 Crash

  14-06-2020 01:37
  
  JEFFERSON HILLS (KDKA) – The Jefferson Hills Police officer involved in a crash on June 13 died from his injuries on Saturday.RELATED: 2 People Flown To Hospital Following Crash Involving Police Vehicle
  According to Jefferson Hills Police Chief Gene Roach, Officer Dale Provins died from extensive injuries suffered in that crash.“The Jefferson Hills Police Department mourns the loss of Officer Provins,” Chief Roach said in a statement. “Dale’s colleagues in the Depar
  
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• Pittsburgh-Based Lawyer Helps Overturn Wrongful Murder Conviction 30 Years After Trial

  14-06-2020 01:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh lawyer was part of an effort to convince a judge to overturn a murder conviction and set a prisoner free.Andrew Swainson was locked up for over 30 years for a drug-related murder in Philadelphia.However, since the trial, it’s been learned there were a lot of flaws in the case.Evidence was withheld, there were secret, alternative suspects, and false theory that Swainson attempted to flee the United States.Craig Cooley, a local lawyer, worked with The I
  
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• Peaceful Protesters March From Squirrel Hill To Oakland, Demanding Change To Police Use Of Force Laws

  14-06-2020 00:49
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) – For two straight weeks, people across the area have been marching through the streets demanding an end to systemic racism and excessive force by police.The protests continued this weekend, this time in Squirrel Hill and Oakland.Peaceful protesters gathered around 3:00 at the intersection of Murray and Forbes Avenue. They want changes to Pennsylvania’s laws about police use of force, specifically found in section 508 of our statutes.“We need legislation,”
  
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• Giant Eagle Hopes To ‘Make A Powerful Difference’ Through Conversations, Actions Geared Towards Social Justice

  14-06-2020 00:25
  
  LINCOLN-LEMINGTON-BELMAR (KDKA) — It was not business as usual at Giant Eagle stores Saturday morning.In the Waterworks Shopping Plaza, employees stood outside the Market District Giant Eagle store silent for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. The amount of time George Floyd was on the ground in police custody before he died.
  According to store executives, we can’t keep having business as usual.
  “What are you going to do about it? Are you going to walk on by or take action?” Giant
  
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